Student make-up pictures will take place on Tuesday, October 29, first thing in the morning. Students must wear uniform attire to school, but can change for pictures and then change back again.
Please help everyone at Pilla celebrate being Drug Free by supporting our Red Ribbon Spirit Week next week! Please see the flyer for each day's themes!
Just a reminder that today is a legal attendance day with dismissal at 1:10pm.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Wear Pink Day to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association!
Please join us tonight for Pilla's October PTO meeting! It's never too late to join. Please see our flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTv3hy5ys/wTD28omLnCw3sfmWW78kag/view?utm_content=DAGTv3hy5ys&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Mark your students' calendars! Pilla Middle School will be holding a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25, from 6-7:30pm. Permission slips will be sent home on Monday, but you can also print the image below. Tickets go on sale during lunches on Wednesday and Thursday. Join us for a Spooktacular Time! 👻🎃 If you are able to chaperone or donate snacks/drinks, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/kZAY6oKJYbt8mUna6
Thank you to all our wonderful parents!!!
Wear Pink and Jeans for $2 tomorrow, Wednesday 10/16 to support Breast Cancer Awareness. No rips or frays.
Please enjoy some pictures from our recent Fall Fun Day on Monday!
Pilla Safety Patrol Volunteers at Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts!
On Saturday, October 5th, the Pilla Safety Patrol was out in full force at the Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts, and they made quite an impression! Our dedicated volunteers had the unique opportunity to "patrol" the mesmerizing Glass Pumpkin Patch, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Pilla Safety Patrol truly represented our community with pride, and we couldn't be happier with their contribution. Their commitment to safety and their enthusiastic participation made the Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts an unforgettable event for all who attended. We are so Pilla Proud of our amazing volunteers! 💙💛
Ms. Rowan
Ms. Cruz
Ms. Cruz's 7th grade accelerated classes took their "Suspense Share-Out PBL" to another level.
Students had the challenge of researching different elements of "Suspense" and then creating an engaging lesson plan to "share out" the information learned to their peers. Students were beyond creative in their teaching methods. Some used hands-on learning activities such as building their own "suspenseful architecture" using toothpicks and marshmallows, while others had students drawing out the best suspenseful illustration. Other teaching techniques used were - KWL charts, kahoots or booklets, exit tickets, hangman for teaching vocabulary, white board games, bingo, and more!
So Pilla Proud of our amazing students!💙💛
As 2024 is a Presidential Election year, we have the unique opportunity to expose all of our students to the voting process beyond what they would learn in Civics class in the 8th grade and Accelerated 7th grade.
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, a representative from the Board of Elections visited our school to present the entire student body with a mini lesson on how to use a voting machine. Students in 8th grade and Accelerated 7th grade Civics actually had the opportunity to “vote” using the voting machine.
Attention, winter athletes! A reminder that all physicals and recertifications for winter sports MUST be submitted to the school nurse by Friday, November 1.
Parents in need of a physical packet can download it from the athletics website here: https://www.vineland.org/page/athletics
Reminder - Individual student pictures will be taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st & 2nd. Students may wear something other than their uniform on the day of their picture, but they must still follow the dress code policy listed below. Pictures will be taken during Social Studies classes following the schedule below. Students should compare their schedule to the one below to find their picture time and day. Teachers have also been told to inform the students which day they go. NO PICTURE ENVELOPES will be handed out. Students will be given a QR code after their picture is taken. You will view, order and pay for pictures AFTER picture day using this code. If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at 691-1801.
Please view both the English and Spanish versions of our October Parent Newsletter below. Happy Fall! 👻🍁🎃
English: https://bit.ly/47UU5DZ
Espanol: https://bit.ly/4epul4X
Fall Fun Day is coming on Monday, October 7th from 3-5pm after school! If your child is interested, they must have a permission slip signed by a parent and purchase the ticket during homeroom from Tuesday, Oct 1st - Friday, Oct 4th. Permission slips will be sent home on Monday, but can be found attached also.
This week is the Week of Respect and we are ready to #StompOutBullying here at Pilla! Please join us by participating in our Spirit Week. Please see the flyer for each day's theme, starting by wearing blue on Monday. NO JEANS can be worn on any days!
6th grade parents - please see information about the new Peer Group Connection offered to 6th graders! We need your participation in the survey!
Please join us for our first PTO meeting of the year! We will be meeting via Google Meet at 7pm: meet.google.com/ake-qdto-zjv All parents/guardian are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Individual student pictures will be taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st & 2nd. Students may wear something other than their uniform on the day of their picture, but they must still follow the dress code policy listed below. Pictures will be taken during Social Studies classes following the schedule below. Students should compare their schedule to the one below to find their picture time and day. Teachers have also been told to inform the students which day they go. NO PICTURE ENVELOPES will be handed out. Students will be given a QR code after their picture is taken. You will view, order and pay for pictures AFTER picture day using this code. If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at 691-1801.
Today is the last day to order your Pilla gear! Please visit the Custom Graphics online store if you are interested!
https://pillamsapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/
